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Are my anger issues due to stopping thyroid medicine?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old female. I have a 3-year-old son. While I was pregnant I was given 25 mcg Synthroid tablets, then after delivery, my thyroid medications were stopped abruptly. Now I have anger issues, menstrual issues, and mood swings. I feel tired all the time, but my thyroid hormo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and I understand your concern. Yes, actually it is completely fine to stop medications in such a way. Medicine was given to support your pregnancy and maintain thyroid levels during pregnancy. Now that your hormone levels are fine, you do not need t... Read Full »
My TSH level increased from 0.19 to 86 uIU/mL despite taking medication. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My TSH level increased from 0.19 to 86 uIU/mL in 60 days; it was 157 uIU/mL in the next six days. That, too, is when I am taking 75 mcg as suggested by the doctor. Please help me Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your full replacement dose will be 150 to 175 mcg daily. (you may not need the full replacement dose yet, but maybe your requirement has gone up from the initial 50 mcg). But saying so, I think it is strange the TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) went from 0.19 to 86 uIU/... Read Full »
Why is my thyroid hormone level not responding to medications?
Query: Hello doctor, My thyroid hormone level is 6.89. I have already taken 25 milligrams of medicine. Please suggest to me the medicine dose. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thank you for choosing icliniq.com for your medical queries. Your TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) level is mildly elevated. I would like to know about your day-to-day activities. 1. Are you experiencing tiredness and fatigue? 2. Did you experience any symptoms before getting diagnosed? ... Read Full »